"Alexander Zverev Faces Assault Trial Amid Serious Allegations"
TL;DR
The assault trial of Olympic tennis champion Alexander Zverev has begun in Berlin, with his legal team dismissing the charges as "unfounded" and accusing his ex-girlfriend of being motivated by fame and money. Zverev is accused of physically abusing her during an argument in 2020. The trial, which Zverev is not attending in person, has been adjourned to consider a request for privacy. The defense plans to present new evidence and witnesses to counter the allegations.
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